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ZIP 13203

Part of Syracuse, NY
Pop. 16,180·Onondaga County·295th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,464/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.0%
vs US Median
-$501
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ZIP 13203 · $1,464
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,320/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,568/yr
At $1,464/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyOnondaga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13203 (Syracuse, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,180
Median income
$46,997
Median age
39.1
Renters
63.8%
Age distribution
19.2%
24.6%
24.3%
13.4%
18.4%
Under 1819.2%
18–3424.6%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.4%
65+18.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.4%
23.7%
White54.4%
Black23.7%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian8.5%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
15%
29.1%
25.5%
30.4%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+30.4%
Housing tenure
36.2%
63.8%
Owner36.2%
Renter63.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13203 in Syracuse, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,118 → $46,997
up 17.1%
Population
17,111 → 16,180
down 5.4%
Renter share
68.1% → 63.8%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 30.4%
+2.1 pts
Median age
38 → 39.1
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,118 in 2021 to $46,997 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 13203 in Syracuse, NY losing about 931 residents over the five-year window, down 5.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 68.1% to 63.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.3% to 30.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13203 covers Syracuse, NY. The median rent here is $1,464/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($46,997/yr), ZIP 13203 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 13203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13203 (Syracuse, NY) is $1,464. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13203's median rent of $1,464/mo is $501 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13203 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13203 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #295 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,464/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,464/mo in ZIP 13203. The local median household income is $46,997/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13203?

Rent in ZIP 13203 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 13203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13203 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,464/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($46,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13203 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 13203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.8% of ZIP 13203 households are renters, while 36.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 13203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 13203 compare to the rest of Syracuse?

ZIP 13203 is more affordable than Syracuse overall. At $1,464/mo, it's $82 below the Syracuse citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,464/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 13203's median household income ($46,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13203 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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